Mission - Support Springfield Wrestling with 100% focus on 100% of the kids
The Grappler Club is a parent run booster club that supports Springfield Wrestling. The Grappler Club provides spirit and financial support to make the wrestling a first class experience for each and every kid kid who participate in Springfield wrestling. The club has a core group of parents who are nominated and elected annually who meet once a month from Sept through May. The club was originated to support Springfield High School wrestling but also works closely with ETR and the Springfield Athletic Association to promote wrestling in the Springfield community.
Fund raising is an important core activity of the club and all money raised is used directly for the benefit of the wrestlers. The Grappler Club augments School District funding to provide extra support for the kids and the programs.
Who is eligible to be a member of the Grappler Club?
All wrestlers are eligible. Wrestlers must pay dues and participate in at least 1 fund raising activity.
As a member of the Grappler Club, what do I receive?
Grappler Club membership typically entitles the wrestler to the following:
1. Wrestler year end banquet. Last year the banquet was held at Anthony's and included a full buffet dinner and beverages with wait staff served dessert and coffee
2. Year end Grappler Club gift. Gifts such as sweat shirts, bags, or pants have been given over the years
3. Coaches Gifts. Rather than ask for seperate contributions from families for coaches & trainer gifts, these are included in your membership
4. Awards. All wrestlers are eligible to receive awards. All awards such as Most Valuable, Most Improved, Coaches' Award, etc are funded by the Grappler Club
5. Team & Individual Portrait Picture. Each wrestler receives a professional team and individual photograph.
6. Scrapbook / Pictures. Wrestlers' receive year end books that contain team news, newspaper articles, and any pictures taken during the year.
7. H.S. wrestlers receive a team slide show DVD set to music and a CD with all individual pictures
8. Seniors also receive a special parting gift, a special senior photo, and are eligible to apply for the Senior Scholarship.
9. General Program support. The Grappler club has financially supported the team by funding tournaments, banners, uniforms, DVD cameras, and other items in the past. The Club writes articles and maintains the WEB site to share team information and to promote wrestling in Springfield. The Grappler Club also sponsors ETR, SAA, and Senior nights at the high school.
The Grappler Club also sponsors a scholarship that is available to graduating seniors. Any senior wrestler is eligible to apply for this award. The requirements and guidelines are posted below. The winning wrestler(s) are selected by the coaching staff.
The club reaches out to all parents and guardians of wrestlers for fund raising support. Wrestlers' pay dues and participate in fund rasing events. Dues are typically in the $50 - $75 range which are very low compared with other High School clubs. Fund Raising activities are kept to a minimum to be as easy as possible for everyone. The club is non-profit and 100% of money collected goes directly to the wrestlers, coaches, & programs. The club also gets some financial support through the kind donatations of Sponsors and Alumni.
PLEASE GIVE YOUR SUPPORT. Get dues in on time (Jan 31) and please get involved and help out with fund raising. Please use "Contacts" to get further information on how you can help. THANKS!
